PRECONDITION

precondition

(noun) a condition that is a prerequisite

given, presumption, precondition

(noun) an assumption that is taken for granted

condition, precondition, stipulation

(noun) an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

precondition

(verb) put into the required condition beforehand

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

precondition (plural preconditions)

A requirement which must be satisfied before taking a course of action.

Synonyms

• prerequisite

Verb

precondition (third-person singular simple present preconditions, present participle preconditioning, simple past and past participle preconditioned)

(medicine, biology) To condition in advance

Source: Wiktionary

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Pre`con*di"tion, n.

Definition: A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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